Google Search There's a Thanos-themed Easter egg hiding in Google SearchEngadget - Nick SummersGot a few seconds to spare? Open the Google homepage and search for "Thanos." Then, click the Infinity Gauntlet that appears in the supervillain's Knowledge Graph card. As 9to5Google and others have spotted,
Sony Pictures PlayStation 4 sales slow down as Sony's new console nearsEngadget - Mat SmithSony is warning that it expects to make even less profit in the next year, as PlayStation 4 sales slow down and it invests in its replacement. In the last year, 17.8 million consoles were sold, less than
Bitfinex Cryptocurrency exchange accused of covering up $850 million lossEngadget - Richard LawlerNew York AG claims Bitfinex took hundreds of millions from its Tether 'stablecoin.' In the evolving story of a so-called "stablecoin" the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James accused iFinex
IFixit iFixit pulls its Galaxy Fold teardown at Samsung's requestEngadget - Richard LawlerThe Galaxy Fold won't make its planned launch date as Samsung looks into problems experienced by several reviewers with test units. In the meantime, the folks at iFixit did what they do best and pulled
Sinemia Sinemia's theater subscription shuts down in the USEngadget - Richard LawlerAs MoviePass stumbled, Sinemia presented itself as an all-you-can-eat moviegoing alternative. Now, after quickly rushing through a series of plan changes and account terminations, the service has announced
CIA The CIA is now on InstagramEngadget - Amrita KhalidThe CIA launched its Instagram account on Thursday afternoon; in a bid for transparency that will probably only reveal how thirsty it is for likes. Sure enough, America's top spy agency's debut post on
Amazon Prime Amazon Prime shipping could shrink to just one-dayEngadget - Nicole LeeOne of the perks of Amazon's Prime membership is free two-day shipping on Prime-eligible purchases. That, however, might change. In a call to investors following Amazon's first quarterly earnings report
Windows 10 Windows 10's May update won’t work on PCs with USB storage or SD cardsEngadget - Christine FisherBut users can remove those devices and restart the update. Microsoft notified its users that the May Windows 10 update won't install on PCs using USB storage or SD cards. The company says it's blocking
Apple Apple fixes 'terms and conditions' iOS bug that blocked app downloadsEngadget - AJ DellingerA server-side patch should fix the issue by the end of the day. If you're one of the people who has been unable to install new apps or download updates from Apple's iOS App Store, don't worry. A fix is
Facebook New York AG is investigating Facebook over email contact scrapingEngadget - Kris HoltThe service previously asked some new users for their email passwords. The New York attorney general's office will investigate Facebook's "unauthorized collection of 1.5M of their users' email contact
Research Center AI-analyzed tweets could help Europe track floodsEngadget - Christine FisherEven in regions that speak several languages. Sponsored Links The European Commission's Joint Research Center is working on a tool that could use tweets and artificial intelligence to collect real-time
Google Google makes it easier for employees to report harassmentEngadget - Kris HoltThe policy updates follow the Google Walkout and criticism from employees. Google is making it easier for employees to file harassment and discrimination complaints by setting up a dedicated site for to
Sony 'Days Gone’ will get weekly challenges and Survival Mode in JuneEngadget - Amrita KhalidSony’s PS4 exclusive includes some free post-launch content. Those excited for Days Gone, the post-apocalyptic zombie shooter for Sony PS4 set to be released on Friday, will have even more to look forward
Wirecutter's best deals: The Sonos One (Gen 1) drops to $150Engadget - WirecutterOther picks include Corsair's HS50 gaming headset and the Chamberlain MyQ smart garage-door controller. This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently
Titan Fall Respawn spaces out 'Apex Legends' content updates to avoid crunchEngadget - Jon FingasIt's also willing to push out 'Titanfall' games to honor is schedule. Now that Respawn has released its first Apex Legends Battle Pass and is otherwise settling in, it's outlining how it will handle Apex
Epic Games Epic Games throws down an ultimatum for SteamEngadget - Jessica CondittTim Sweeney promises more cooperation if Steam ups its revenue share. Sponsored Links Epic Games threw a grenade into the world of digital distribution when it revealed its own storefront late last year,
Harvard First laser radio paves the way for ultra-fast WiFiEngadget - AJ DellingerResearchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed a method to wirelessly transmit radio frequency via a semiconductor laser. The breakthrough, published in Proceedings
Snapchat Snapchat will let you play as your Bitmoji in gamesEngadget - Amrita KhalidAn in-game code can be used on PC, console and mobile games. You'll soon be able to play as your Snapchat Bitmoji avatar in a wide variety of video games. Snapchat on Thursday launched a Bitmoji for Games
Walmart Walmart's AI-based store concept is open to the publicEngadget - Jon FingasIt's much larger than Amazon Go, if not as ambitious. Walmart isn't going to let Amazon's AI-powered stores go unanswered, although it's not exactly cloning the concept. The big-box chain has unveiled
Play buttonMortal Kombat 11 How B-movies influenced 'Mortal Kombat 11' fatalitiesEngadget - Jessica CondittWhat's gore without a little laughter? Mortal Kombatfatalities are legendary for their gruesomeness. The finishing moves are physics-defying ballets of blood and shattered bone, and in Mortal Kombat 11,
Cambridge Analytica Canada says Facebook broke privacy laws in Cambridge Analytica scandalEngadget - Kris HoltThe federal privacy commissioner plans to take it to court. Facebook is facing yet more legal trouble over the Cambridge Analytica scandal after Canada's privacy commissioner said it violated federal provincial
Apple Apple recalls older three-prong AC power adaptersEngadget - Christine FisherIt’s aware of six cases of broken adapters worldwide. Apple is recalling a batch of three-prong AC wall plug adapters. The company is aware of six incidents worldwide in which the adapters broke, creating
Play buttonNintendo Switch 'Persona 5' is coming to Switch, but not in the way you'd expectEngadget - Kris HoltYou'll never see it coming. It seems fans of Persona 5 who were hoping for a Nintendo Switch version might have made their wish on a monkey's paw. While PlayStation 4 owners are getting an expanded edition
Play buttonGeorge Clooney George Clooney’s ‘Catch 22’ premieres May 17th on HuluEngadget - Christine FisherWatch the trailer for the six-episode series. Hulu's adaptation of the classic novel Catch 22, directed by and starring George Clooney, premieres May 17th. In the meantime, you can catch a glimpse of barking
Google Play Google Assistant's bedtime stories come to iOS and AndroidEngadget - Kris HoltAll you have to say is "Hey Google, tell me a story." Once upon a time (well, in 2017), Google Assistant learned a new trick on Google Home devices: how to tell stories to kids. Ahead of National Tell
Verizon Samsung's Galaxy S10 5G is available for pre-order at VerizonEngadget - Kris HoltThe provider revealed 20 more cities which will get its mobile 5G network this year. Verizon (Engadget's parent company) has opened pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. You'll need access to 5G connections
Play buttonRobert Moog Moog introduces the Matriarch: A four-voice semi-modular analog synthEngadget - Billy SteeleThe next progression from the Mother-32 and Grandmother. Like it has in years past, Moog is unveiling its latest synthesizer during Moogfest. The company's annual music and culture festival kicks off in
iPad Apple users: Review your iPad Pro 12.9!Engadget - Amber BoumanFanboys and critics, this is your moment. According to senior mobile editor Chris Velazco, Apple's iPad Pro 12.9 is a lot of things: specifically, sleeker, faster, and more flexible than previous iterations.
Peloton Peloton users stuck with 'terrible tunes' following licensing lawsuitEngadget - Rachel EnglandTwo Pink tracks in one workout! Connected exercise bike maker Peloton was hit with a $150 million lawsuit last month for playing unlicensed music, and now its customers are feeling the fall out. Owners
National Security Agency (NSA) The NSA says it's time to drop its massive phone-surveillance programEngadget - Rachel EnglandApparently its benefits don't outweigh its technical and legal burdens. The National Security Agency (NSA) has formally recommended that the White House drop the phone surveillance program that collects
